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I’m hearing from lots of tall guys that they just can’t find an undershirt that not only fits right, but is also long enough to keep it from coming untucked. From what I’ve heard (and experienced), the shirts that are long enough for our longer torso friends are generally too wide to fit them properly.

12/16/09 – Although I hadn’t thought about it earlier, another good reason to buy an undershirt that is longer is that it actually keeps your outer shirt tucked in better. Blogger Jason Howell says it best in the following post about dressing for success:

A couple tricks for keeping your shirt tucked in by the way is 1) wearing a long undershirt and 2) keeping good posture (while sitting or standing). The undershirt is typically the first thing that gets “untucked” and it starts by puckering your clothing around the waist. Once that happens it is pretty easy for the top shirt to follow suit. If however your undershirt is a little longer, it will likely be more difficult for it to come undone, making it less likely that your top shirt will. This is dependent on whether your good posture is maintained throughout the day. Maintain your posture and your clothes will better maintain themselves.

I wanted to recap a couple of the longer undershirts I found and share an announcement about another undershirt company we’ve reviewed here before that recently announced the availability of an extra long undershirt.

TommyJohn offers a nice soft tailored undershirt that is cut a little longer and uses something called “TailoredStretch” technology to keep the bottom of the shirt from untucking. In simple terms, the bottom is narrower than the chest and the fabric at the bottom is stretchy, but snug so it hugs your bottom pretty nicely and it stays in place rather well. They also recently announced a light Micro Model version of their undershirts as well as a new line of low-rise boxer briefs

The latest company to join in the long undershirt bandwagon is RibbedTee.com. Their primary undershirt lines (MicroModal Undershirts, CoolWear Undershirts, Classic Fit Undershirts) are 1.5″-2″ longer than typical undershirts (31″ long compared to 29″) and the bottom is also narrower than the chest so they stay tucked! They’re also specially designed so they won’t bunch up underneath your clothing. [Updated 11/2012]

Stafford® Essentials brand undershirts from JCPenney include v-neck, crew neck, and tank tops (wifebeaters) and each offer a variety of style options including tall, extra tall, big tall. They also offer a cotton/poly blend that will add some moisture wicking capabilities

Merona Undershirts from Target – A reader posted a comment noting that these undershirts from target were extra long as well

2/3/11 Update: For our good friends to the greater North (Canada), a reader wrote in letting me know that Stanfields in Nova Scotia carries undershirts that are a whopping 7″ longer than standard-length undershirts (36″ overall length)! Whoa, for you really tall guys, this should be perfect.

8/20/11 Update: Check out the extra-long undershirts at Tall Man’s Clothing. Specifically designed for men from 6’2″ to 7′. (5/2013: looks like they are out of business)

01/2015 Update: The folks at Sleev7 (Netherlands) said they sell long t-shirts.

As I hear about more undershirts that fit into this category, I’ll update this post so there’s one central location for people to find extra-long undershirts (or better put as undershirts that actually fit tall men).

You may also want to check out the following posts for other information about undershirts for tall men:

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I am a big guy, long torso, big gut, and I wear my pants waist under the belly. That combination has made the search for an undershirt long enough to stay tucked in a long, expensive, and very frustrating one. I have tried so many brands, some listed in your article above, that I won’t even try to list names. Some worked until they were washed, some weren’t even close, but none had worked well enough to be considered a success.

I had resigned myself to the idea that I would always have to stretch a crew into a V to keep it long enough to stay tucked in the front. That is, until I read your comments and saw that the Stanfield’s was suppose to be 7 inches longer than other brands. To say I was skeptical would be understating it but I decided to try them anyway.

Ordering was easy, shipping cost a little higher coming from Canada but not bad. The 5XLT shirts arrived within a week and I can’t say how happy I am with them. Very soft material, thin enough that I wouldn’t want to wear them as anything but an undershirt, the neck lays flat and isn’t huge like most big shirts(why manufacturers think that because a guy has a big belly that his neck is 32 inches around I’ll never know), and the sleeve length is cut short enough not to poke out from under a polo.

I’ve washed and dried them at least 3 times so far and I’ve noticed no shrinkage, no collar distortion, and no pilling. Basically, they still look like they did when I took them out of the box.

Thank you for this information, I think I’ve found the perfect undershirt for me, now to lose this belly and drop down to the 2XLT.

Thanks, guys! Per your recommendation, I ordered one from Sloane. Man, never realized how much someone could squeeze out of me for a properly fitting undershirt!!! I’ll post a reply once I’ve had a chance to try it on for a day.

I just ordered some 4XLT undershirts from Jockey.com for my husband. They went all the way up to 6XLT and they appear to ship to Canada as well. They even had their 6 pack on sale for $30! Just another option for those looking for long undershirts

I’m 6’5 and a slim 350. I used to buy t-shirts from finish line designed for the fellas that like to sag their pants. They were really long, but a little heavy (hot) for guys that do work all day. Having trouble finding them at my finish line now, but thought I would share the tip

I just purchased JC Penny’s Stafford Tall Crew Necks. They are medium weight (light) and have an anti-microbial treatment to prevent stains and odor. I’ve always had a yellowing issue with other shirts.

They come in TALL and EXTRA TALL. The Tall is long enough for me (6′ 5″). I have a 37″ arm length and the sleeves on the tee shirt cover my arm pits and end about 2″ from the elbow. I wear tall polo and button down short sleeves, so the t-shirt doesn’t protrude out.

Even though I’m a 52″ – 54″ chest, I buy XL Tall vs. XXL Tall. I like a snug fit to hold in the loose ends. Keep in mind that I’m shy of 300 lbs, but it’s all gut. I don’t have the muffin top spare tire, so the XL might not work for everyone.

After three weeks of wash and wear, the shirt is holding up. The collar doesn’t go bacon neck, and I’m comfortable. No staining and the medium weight holds it’s own to sweat and keeping me cool.

Wish there was a moisture wick style tall size shirt, but this is the best I’ve found.

You have to order these shirts on line. JCP has a limited Big & Tall and these shirts fly off the shelf. JCP offers free shipping and discounts for quantity purchases.

On a side note, I just got my first long tail T from the Duluth trading company. I wore my first one to work today. It stayed tucked in well, is soft, and very comfortable. I’m still debating if it is a good “undershirt” or a shirt to just wear by itself. It seemed a little heavy for an undershirt. I will have to wait to see how it holds up after laundering it a few times.

I appreciate your site, I’m going to try the extra tall shirts from stafford mentioned in the previous comment. I think they may be the same length as the one from Finish Line I use to buy. Thanks for the info.

Hi,Im also looking for the Finishline Mens tall tee from the FINL365 line. Discontinued years ago. My bf only has a few left and hasn’t been able to find anything since. He likes that they fit long and slender, lightweight cotton. He likes the collar not being thick and heavy. He has tried many other tees without luck. Please help. Thx.

Thanks for the info. I’ve tried Jockey, Hanes, and Stafford. As a big & tall man (6’5″ 290 Lbs) I also have long arms. The sleeve length is key to comfort as the sleeve can ride up. I like to wear an XLT vs a XXLT to get a snug fit. Short sleeves will often inch back and that’s bad news for underarm sweat. Jockey and Stafford offer the best arm lengths, but Stafford does go bacon neck after a few wears & washes. I will try their moisture wick tees and let you know if it works. I was not impressed with Hanes (and Jockey doesn’t make cooling tees for tall guys).

Good suggestions – I’ve been looking for something appropriate for my 6’5″ frame. Calvin Klein undershirts used to be perfect, but they must have changed the design because the ones I bought six months ago are way too short. I once found some Jockey tall undershirts, but they came half-way down my thighs.